The number of journalists killed in Gaza since Oct. 2023 has risen to 225, the media office of the Gaza government said on Thursday. “Since the beginning of the war of extermination against the Palestinian population, the number of killed journalists has increased to 225 after the deaths of four
A retired Russian military commander, who was responsible for airstrikes in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, was killed in an explosion early Thursday in Stavropol, a city in southern Russia, according to local authorities. Zaur Gurtsiev, who was 34 years old, had received several awards for his role in Russia’s
The new Syrian government has agreed to assist the United States in locating and returning Americans who have gone missing in the war-torn country, according to the U.S. special envoy to Syria on Sunday. This news shows that the relationship between the two countries is getting better. Thomas Barrack, the
Israel has stepped up security at its diplomatic missions around the world, following the killing of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Thursday. Netanyahu said in a statement that he was “shocked’’ by the “horrific, anti-Semitic” shooting in the U.S. capital. “We are
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip had killed no fewer than 60 people overnight, medics told Palestinian media on Tuesday.This is as a result of Israel pressing ahead with its punishing new air and ground offensive against Hamas.While, the assault came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged
President Trump expressed confidence that the U.S. will handle the crisis in Gaza, highlighting the dire situation where many face starvation in the blockaded Palestinian area, a worry that humanitarian groups have been sounding the alarm about for months. ‘We’re closely monitoring what’s happening in Gaza and will strive for
Peru’s Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén has resigned just hours before a no-confidence vote in Congress. This decision comes in the wake of national outrage following the heartbreaking abduction and murder of 13 mine workers, which shocked the country. Adrianzén’s departure is yet another setback for President Dina Boluarte, whose approval
The respected ex-President of Uruguay, José Mujica, who was a revolutionary guerrilla and flower farmer, has sadly passed away at the age of 89. His distinctive take on democracy, straightforward beliefs, and simple way of living won the hearts of many around the world. Current Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi confirmed
Pope Leo XIV has strongly appealed for global peace, condemning the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza while urging world leaders to end the violence and prioritise humanitarian efforts.During his first-ever Regina Coeli address on Sunday, the new pontiff appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace and spoke to
Ukraine and its allies are ready to implement a comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire with Russia for at least 30 days starting this Monday, as announced by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Concurrently, Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for direct negotiations next week. This announcement comes as leaders from four